Amazingly, this is far from the first instance of local governments cracking down on the perceived dangers of unlicensed lemonade stands and other harmless business endeavors carried out by young children. read more
Most likely because it's probably illegal to trade without a license and public liability insurance. To serve food and/or drink to the public you also need other health and safety certifications. read more
In response, Knowles will now ask the city, in advance, to waive permits for her children's lemonade stand. "In hindsight we would have never set up where we did, when we did, and we would have just done it another time. Lesson learned," said Knowles. The charity made only $200 before police shut them down. A permit would have cost $125 for a day. read more